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Hamburg Pavilion is seen at Expo garden on April 09, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Shanghai World Expo is set to open on May 1 and will last 184 days. (Photo by Cao Yuan/ChinaFotoPress/Maxppp) - (CHINA OUT)
Hamburg Pavilion is seen at Expo garden on April 09, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Shanghai World Expo is set to open on May 1 and will last 184 days. (Photo by Cao Yuan/ChinaFotoPress/Maxppp) - (CHINA OUT) © picture alliance / dpa/Maxppp | picture alliance / dpa
A worker walks out of a staff door at the South Korean pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on May 26, 2010. China said on May 26, 2010 it was still assessing the findings of a multinational team of investigators who blamed North Korea for sinking a South Korean warship, as Premier Wen Jiabao prepared a trip to Seoul. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
A worker walks out of a staff door at the South Korean pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on May 26, 2010. China said on May 26, 2010 it was still assessing the findings of a multinational team of investigators who blamed North Korea for sinking a South Korean warship, as Premier Wen Jiabao prepared a trip to Seoul. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
Performers from Spain's Catalonia region form a
Performers from Spain's Catalonia region form a "Castell" human tower during the "Catalonia Week" promotion campaign at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo site May 24, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: TRAVEL BUSINESS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
Fireworks illuminate the sky over the World Expo 2010 site during a test in Shanghai on late April 27, 2010. Up to 100 million people are expected to flock to the massive six-month event from May 1, nearly all of them Chinese. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO
Fireworks illuminate the sky over the World Expo 2010 site during a test in Shanghai on late April 27, 2010. Up to 100 million people are expected to flock to the massive six-month event from May 1, nearly all of them Chinese. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO © AFP | AFP
SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 16: Illumionated signs promoting the World Expo 2010 are seen on the facade of Aurora Building next to other skyscrapers in the Lujiazui Financial District in Pudong on April 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai World Expo will be held from May 1 to October 31, 2010 and is expected to attract 70 million visitors. The trade show will be themed 'Better City - Better Life'. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 16: Illumionated signs promoting the World Expo 2010 are seen on the facade of Aurora Building next to other skyscrapers in the Lujiazui Financial District in Pudong on April 16, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai World Expo will be held from May 1 to October 31, 2010 and is expected to attract 70 million visitors. The trade show will be themed 'Better City - Better Life'. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images) © Getty Images/Getty | Getty Images
REFILE - CAPTION ADDITION Fireworks explode over the Expo Performance Centre and the China pavilion (R) during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Shanghai World Expo April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)
REFILE - CAPTION ADDITION Fireworks explode over the Expo Performance Centre and the China pavilion (R) during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Shanghai World Expo April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Fireworks explode over the Shanghai World Expo site during a rehearsal for its opening ceremony April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)
Fireworks explode over the Shanghai World Expo site during a rehearsal for its opening ceremony April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Fireworks explode over the Shanghai World Expo site during a rehearsal for its opening ceremony April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)
Fireworks explode over the Shanghai World Expo site during a rehearsal for its opening ceremony April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY) © REUTERS | REUTERS
A picture made available on 28 April 2010 shows fireworks are displayed near the China Pavilion in a rehearsal for official opening ceremony in Shanghai, China, on 27 April 2010. The Shanghai World Expo will kick off on 01 May. EPA/LU XIN +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
A picture made available on 28 April 2010 shows fireworks are displayed near the China Pavilion in a rehearsal for official opening ceremony in Shanghai, China, on 27 April 2010. The Shanghai World Expo will kick off on 01 May. EPA/LU XIN +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
Fireworks explode over the Shanghai World Expo site during a rehearsal its opening ceremony April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)
Fireworks explode over the Shanghai World Expo site during a rehearsal its opening ceremony April 27, 2010. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY) © REUTERS | REUTERS
A picture made available on 28 April 2010 shows fireworks are displayed near the China Pavilion in a rehearsal for official opening ceremony in Shanghai, China, on 27 April 2010. The Shanghai World Expo will kick off on 01 May. EPA/LU XIN +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
A picture made available on 28 April 2010 shows fireworks are displayed near the China Pavilion in a rehearsal for official opening ceremony in Shanghai, China, on 27 April 2010. The Shanghai World Expo will kick off on 01 May. EPA/LU XIN +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
A night view shows the China pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the China pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
People walk in front of the German pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 23, 2010. Expo organisers gave members of the public a preview of the largest-ever World's Fair as they tested facilities and public transportation before the official start on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
People walk in front of the German pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 23, 2010. Expo organisers gave members of the public a preview of the largest-ever World's Fair as they tested facilities and public transportation before the official start on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
Visitors take snaps in front of the Germany Pavilion at the site of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China on 24 April 2010. The Expo organizers have received feedback from some 200,000 people who visited the venue during the trial run in the last days. An estimated 70 million people from around the world are expected at the six-month event, which opens on 01 May 2010. EPA/QILAI SHEN +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
Visitors take snaps in front of the Germany Pavilion at the site of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China on 24 April 2010. The Expo organizers have received feedback from some 200,000 people who visited the venue during the trial run in the last days. An estimated 70 million people from around the world are expected at the six-month event, which opens on 01 May 2010. EPA/QILAI SHEN +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
Workers walk near the German Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site March 25, 2010. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 is due to run from May 1-Oct 31, with about 70 million visitors expected to attend, according to its official website. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS EMPLOYMENT CONSTRUCTION)
Workers walk near the German Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site March 25, 2010. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 is due to run from May 1-Oct 31, with about 70 million visitors expected to attend, according to its official website. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS EMPLOYMENT CONSTRUCTION) © REUTERS | REUTERS
A volunteer stands inside of German Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Shanghai's Expo, which opens May 1, is likely to be the largest World's Fair ever, with some 70 million visitors expected to attend in the six months before it closes on Oct. 31. It's certainly China's biggest event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
A volunteer stands inside of German Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Shanghai's Expo, which opens May 1, is likely to be the largest World's Fair ever, with some 70 million visitors expected to attend in the six months before it closes on Oct. 31. It's certainly China's biggest event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) © AP | AP
Workers labor at German Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Shanghai's Expo, which opens May 1, is likely to be the largest World's Fair ever, with some 70 million visitors expected to attend in the six months before it closes on Oct. 31. It's certainly China's biggest event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Workers labor at German Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo site Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. Shanghai's Expo, which opens May 1, is likely to be the largest World's Fair ever, with some 70 million visitors expected to attend in the six months before it closes on Oct. 31. It's certainly China's biggest event since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) © AP | AP
A night view shows the Poland pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Poland pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Japan pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Japan pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the South Korea pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the South Korea pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Turkmenistan pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Turkmenistan pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Denmark pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Denmark pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
Visitors watch Denmark's famed Little Mermaid statue after it was unveiled in Denmark Pavilion at the World Expo site on the trial day Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The 5-foot (1.5-meter) statue honoring Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen left Copenhagen Harbor for first time in 97 years for Shanghai's Expo which opens May 1. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Visitors watch Denmark's famed Little Mermaid statue after it was unveiled in Denmark Pavilion at the World Expo site on the trial day Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The 5-foot (1.5-meter) statue honoring Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen left Copenhagen Harbor for first time in 97 years for Shanghai's Expo which opens May 1. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) © AP | AP
Denmark's famed Little Mermaid statue is unveiled in Denmark Pavilion at the World Expo site on the trial day Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The 5-foot (1.5-meter) statue honoring Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen left Copenhagen Harbor for first time in 97 years for Shanghai's Expo which opens May 1. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Denmark's famed Little Mermaid statue is unveiled in Denmark Pavilion at the World Expo site on the trial day Sunday, April 25, 2010 in Shanghai, China. The 5-foot (1.5-meter) statue honoring Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen left Copenhagen Harbor for first time in 97 years for Shanghai's Expo which opens May 1. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) © AP | AP
A visitor looks from outside the Danish pavilion at Shanghai World Expo site April 25, 2010. The expo started trial operations on Tuesday with the participation of about 70 percent of the pavilions, Xinhua News Agency reported. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: TRAVEL) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A visitor looks from outside the Danish pavilion at Shanghai World Expo site April 25, 2010. The expo started trial operations on Tuesday with the participation of about 70 percent of the pavilions, Xinhua News Agency reported. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: TRAVEL) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Pakistan pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Pakistan pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the France pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 22, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 22, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the France pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 22, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 22, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
TO GO WITH STORY by Francois BOUGON<br />Workers clean a wall of the French pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
TO GO WITH STORY by Francois BOUGON
Workers clean a wall of the French pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
TO GO WITH STORY by Francois BOUGON<br />French artist Aurele poses next to his
TO GO WITH STORY by Francois BOUGON
French artist Aurele poses next to his "lost dog", a creation made of houseplants which can reduce components of indoor air pollution, in the courtyard of the French pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
A child poses for her mother in front of the China Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 25, 2010. The expo started trial operations on Tuesday with the participation of about 70 percent of the pavilions, Xinhua News Agency reported. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)
A child poses for her mother in front of the China Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 25, 2010. The expo started trial operations on Tuesday with the participation of about 70 percent of the pavilions, Xinhua News Agency reported. China is the first developing nation to host the World Expo and officials hope the event, held from May 1-Oct 31, will improve Shanghai's position as a global city. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY) © REUTERS | REUTERS
Visitors walk past the South Africa Pavilion during the first day of a trial operation for the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, 20 April 2010. Thousands of visitors tour the expo during the test run with some 70 percent of the pavilions joining the trial. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++
Visitors walk past the South Africa Pavilion during the first day of a trial operation for the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, 20 April 2010. Thousands of visitors tour the expo during the test run with some 70 percent of the pavilions joining the trial. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++ © dpa/DPA | dpa
A night view shows the Italy pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Italy pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN<br />A man walks past a vertical art work displayed inside the Italian pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN
A man walks past a vertical art work displayed inside the Italian pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
The Ferrari's new petrol-electric hybrid 599 is seen displayed at the Italian pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
The Ferrari's new petrol-electric hybrid 599 is seen displayed at the Italian pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
A night view shows the Mexico pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Mexico pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Canada pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Canada pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Norway pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Norway pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Turkey pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Turkey pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Sweden pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Sweden pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 27, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 27, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Brazil pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Brazil pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Singapore pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Singapore pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Australia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Australia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN<br />A man walks past the British pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN
A man walks past the British pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN<br />A man is silhouetted against the
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN
A man is silhouetted against the "seed cathedral", the interior of the British pavilion, at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
A general view shows the Malaysia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A general view shows the Malaysia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Serbia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Serbia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A night view shows the Spain pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Spain pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN<br />Workers are seen in front of the Spanish pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
TO GO WITH STORY by D'Arcy DORAN
Workers are seen in front of the Spanish pavilion at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
TO GO WITH STORY by Francois BOUGON<br />Spanish film director Isabel Coixet poses by her creation 'Miguelin', a huge animated baby doll displayed inside the Spanish pavilion, at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ
TO GO WITH STORY by Francois BOUGON
Spanish film director Isabel Coixet poses by her creation 'Miguelin', a huge animated baby doll displayed inside the Spanish pavilion, at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 27, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
A night view shows the Russia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA
A night view shows the Russia pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 23, 2010. Shanghai unveils to the world on Friday its multi-billion dollar World Expo, an event many outside the country may struggle to recognise but which China hopes will be an opportunity to assert its growing global clout. Picture taken April 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA © REUTERS | REUTERS
A woman and a child walk the
A woman and a child walk the "sunny valley" (top structure) towards the Chinese pavilion (R) at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1. AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZ © AFP | AFP
Visitors take photos in the State Grid Pavilion as organisers of Shanghai's World Expo gave members of the public a preview of the massive event in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. Shanghai has spent 400 billion yuan (58.6 billion US dollars) in direct and indirect investments preparing for the Expo, according to state media -- more than was spent on the Beijing Olympics. But the Shanghai government only confirms its budget for the site is 28.6 billion yuan. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO
Visitors take photos in the State Grid Pavilion as organisers of Shanghai's World Expo gave members of the public a preview of the massive event in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. Shanghai has spent 400 billion yuan (58.6 billion US dollars) in direct and indirect investments preparing for the Expo, according to state media -- more than was spent on the Beijing Olympics. But the Shanghai government only confirms its budget for the site is 28.6 billion yuan. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO © AFP | AFP
Security personnel stand guard at the State Grid Pavilion as organisers of Shanghai's World Expo gave members of the public a preview of the massive event in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. Shanghai has spent 400 billion yuan (58.6 billion US dollars) in direct and indirect investments preparing for the Expo, according to state media -- more than was spent on the Beijing Olympics. But the Shanghai government only confirms its budget for the site is 28.6 billion yuan. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO
Security personnel stand guard at the State Grid Pavilion as organisers of Shanghai's World Expo gave members of the public a preview of the massive event in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. Shanghai has spent 400 billion yuan (58.6 billion US dollars) in direct and indirect investments preparing for the Expo, according to state media -- more than was spent on the Beijing Olympics. But the Shanghai government only confirms its budget for the site is 28.6 billion yuan. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO © AFP | AFP
A picture taken with a fisheye lens shows a view of the Shanghai World Expo in Shanghai on April 25, 2010. Along with daily parades, fireworks and other festivities, the Shanghai World Expo's 192 participating countries are contributing to a six-month calendar of music, dance and stage shows. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO
A picture taken with a fisheye lens shows a view of the Shanghai World Expo in Shanghai on April 25, 2010. Along with daily parades, fireworks and other festivities, the Shanghai World Expo's 192 participating countries are contributing to a six-month calendar of music, dance and stage shows. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO © AFP | AFP